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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
 
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Recent robberies not a trend, say police

Despite two robberies in Centretown within  a month, business owners and residents need not worry that a pattern is developing, says Staff Sgt. Mike Haarbosch, of the Ottawa police robbery unit.

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News
Lauren Mitsuki, Centretown News Centretown praised as example of 'new urbanism' Centretown residents hoping to maintain the traditional character of their stre...
Web Exclusives
Online campaign warns against puppy mills Finding Fido, the Canadian Federation of Humane Society’s campaign to info...
 
Editorials
Aboriginal women are victims, too Since Oct. 20, 2011, many Canadians have been captivated by – no, obsessed...
Insight
Safer streets for all Police are mandated to ensure safer streets, yet police street sweeps may actual...
 
Business
Maria Church, Centretown News Preston Street businesses won't join city-wide BIA A Centretown-based BIA has decided not to join the proposed Greater Ottawa Busi...
Arts
Toni Baggos, Centretown News NAC opens doors to children on Family Day The National Arts Centre is encouraging families to spend Family Day surrounded...
 
Sports
Portia Baladad, Centretown News Winterlude race benefits rescue group Whether it’s freezing temperatures, blowing snow, or icy roads, the weath...
Our Critics
Image Film Review: Haywire “I don’t know how to play that – I don’t wear the dress,...
 
Community Voice
Image Picking new police chief no small task The Ottawa police is one city service that, it seems, individuals cannot ignore....
Letters
Re: Museum vows more green space along with parking, Jan. 20 The Museum of Nature is a Crown corporation.
 
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<div style='text-align:right; font-weight:normal'>Image</div><br />Year of the Dragon 2012 All over the world Chinese communities are celebrating the 15 day festival of New Years 2012. Here in Ottawa...
 
<div style='text-align:right; font-weight:normal'>Image</div><br />National Gallery director considers free admission You might someday be able to add the National Gallery to your list of free places to visit in Ottawa. The ga...
 

<div style='text-align:right; font-weight:normal'>Image</div><br />AIDS awareness develops Aboriginal focus December in Ottawa brings the launch of several AIDS awareness campaigns, including one specifically focused...
 
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<div style='text-align:right; font-weight:normal'>Lauren Mitsuki</div>Olivier Caron shaves a wooden board using the traditional woodworking tools of the Kettle Boys. Children had the opportunity to chop, shave, and decorate their own pieces of wood during Winterlude.<br /><br />Winterlude 2012: Second Weekend Ottawans and tourists alike braved the cold, packing the Rideau Canal and Confederation Park for the second w...
 
<div style='text-align:right; font-weight:normal'>Adam Kveton</div>Ice carvers use an array of odd tools to form their elegant works of art, including this board with dozens of screws drilled through it. By roughing up the blocks of ice, carvers make it easier to glue separate blocks together using nothing but water and freezing temperatures.<br /><br />Ice Art: In the Making This year’s international ice carving competition at Confederation Park included a giant squid, a fero...
 
<div style='text-align:right; font-weight:normal'>Portia Baladad</div>Fireworks are set off on the Alexandria Bridge crossing the Rideau River, February 3, 2012. The twenty minute fireworks show marks the start of Winterlude 2012.<br /><br />Winterlude 2012: Opening Weekend Fireworks, ice and music helped kick off the 34th Winterlude on Friday Feb. 3, 2012. All weekend long, kids o...
 
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Centretown Past and Present

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Rediscover Centretown's streets and landmarks and learn about the history behind their names. Researched and written by Centretown News reporters, this feature also showcases both contemporary and historical images.

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Upcoming Events
Centretown Citizens Community Association: Feb. 21
Board Meeting: 7 p.m. at City Hall (Honeywell Room)

Feb. 22

Third Wall Theatre continues readings with The Empty Space Series at 7:30 p.m. at Glebe-St. James United Church, - 650 Lyon St.

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